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🏭 Industrial Electrical Conversion · Three-Phase & Single-Phase

385 kW to Amps at 600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy)

Exact current (Amps), real power (kW), apparent power (kVA), mechanical horsepower (HP), breaker rating, and conductor size for 385 kW on a 600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy) circuit.

Line Current (0.85 PF)435.84 AAt 1.0 PF: 370.47 A
Active / Apparent Power385.0 kW452.94 kVA · 238.6 kVAR
Recommended Breaker600 A (NEC)450 A (IEC Nominal)
Recommended Copper Wire750 kcmilIEC Metric: 300 mm²

Engineering Breakdown for 385 kW at 600V

Input Rating385 kW (600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy))
Amperage at 0.85 Power Factor (Industrial Motor/Transformer)435.84 Amps
Amperage at 1.00 Power Factor (Resistive Load)370.47 Amps
Real Power (kW / Watts)385.0 kW (385,000 W)
Apparent Power (kVA) & Reactive Power (kVAR)452.94 kVA / 238.6 kVAR
Equivalent Mechanical Horsepower (HP)516.29 HP
NEC 125% Continuous Circuit Breaker600 A
Minimum Copper Conductor (100 ft / 30 m, ≤3% Drop)750 kcmil (NEC) / 300 mm² (IEC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 385 kW at 600V (3-Phase)?

At 600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy), 385 kW equals 435.84 Amps at an industrial power factor of 0.85 (or 370.47 Amps at unity power factor 1.0).

What size breaker and wire is needed for 385 kW at 600V?

For 435.84A continuous load, NEC requires a 125% rated breaker of 600A with 750 kcmil copper conductors, while IEC standard sizing uses a 450A breaker with 300 mm² copper cable.